Philip R. Smith Elementary School
November 1, 2024
Veterans Day Celebration
If you have a Veteran in your family that you want to honor on November 11th, please send the following to Meghan Rhodes at mrhodes@swindsor.k12.ct.us
- Photo if you have one
- Veteran’s name
- The relationship to a student or student(s) here at PRS. (Example: Father of ______)
- Branch of Service
- Years served
Last Call...Please send your picture and information to Meghan by Friday, November 1st so she has time to customize our slide presentation prior to November 11th.
*Please note…If your loved one is already in our slide presentation, you do not need to send their photo and information again.
Veterans and Scouts
We love having Veterans join our Veterans Day Assembly. Please let Lisa Lovett llovett@swindsor.k12.ct.us know of any Veterans that will be joining our program on November 11th at 9:30.
Please let me know If your son/daughter are scouts and would like to wear their uniform on 11/11 and lead the procession of Veterans into the gym.
Adding someone to School Messenger
Here is the moment you have all been waiting for. Directions on how to add someone to School Messenger to receive my weekly newsletters. See the link below for directions.
Picture Retakes-11/7
Birthday Treats
Based on the district's Wellness Policy, cupcakes and other food items cannot be brought to school to celebrate birthdays. Here are some alternative options to food...
1. Donate a book to the classroom
2. Donate an indoor recess game to the classroom
3. Send in a baggie with items such as a pencil and eraser
PTO Corner
Here is the PTO newsletter and calendar of events for November.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/165FEDrA6DigW1Lu6G306zbhIGARqrcRy/view?usp=sharingThe PRS Fall 2024 spirit wear line is here! Purchases can be made directly through our all new on-line store EXTENDED until Friday November 15th. Please see the attached flyer for more information!
https://prs24.itemorder.com/shop/home/
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KmZoFqIHzWn0C-gGyp9H1FTtGPrmYrSb/view?usp=sharing
Wolf Pack Family Event https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EJ5O_Yyqz_eLaW9bZQ5FULWjJOhGoUyG/view?usp=sharing
Student Leadership
The Student Leadership Team has three projects running concurrently. Our Holiday Food Drive ends on Friday, November 15. Please consider dropping off any non-perishable food items to the box in the lobby. All food we collect will be donated to South Windsor Human Services for South Windsor families. We also have a Wear Red, White, and Blue Spirit Day on Monday, November 11. Please consider a donation of $1 or more to Mission22. Finally, we will have a Wear Blue for World Diabetes Day on Thursday, November 21. Please consider a donation of $1 or more to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. See our flyer for more details. Thank you for your support.
Building a Resilient Child-October
Check out this link for more information about how to support your child.
Dates
11/5 Election Day-no school for students/PD for teachers
11/13 World Kindness Day
11/15 Wolf Pack Game 7:00 pm
11/19 PTO Meeting 7:00 pm
11/28 and 11/29 Thanksgiving break
Links
Yearlong Calendar
Attendance https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-0idrvt_FgrUNOSYEH85cJwtMIoiBsEj/view?usp=sharing
Open House Informational Links https://secure.smore.com/n/8y39c
Nurse's Blog
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QoYcCkcavl8PlOhe7qdj66idT1cmvLoV9IW4z_DOjl8/edit?usp=sharing
Universal Stories https://sites.google.com/apps.southwindsorschools.org/prs-universal-stories/home
Volunteer Registration: This is the newly revised Volunteer Registration form-In order to volunteer you must complete this form. If you have already completed it in the past and have been approved to volunteer, you do not need to complete it again.
https://www.southwindsorschools.org/cms/one.aspx?portalId=240000&pageId=28297053